Choose Screencheat
Choose Screencheat if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Screencheat launched in 2014.
Screencheat vs RoboVirus
Screencheat and RoboVirus both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Screencheat (2014) is 5 years older than RoboVirus (2019). RoboVirus is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Screencheat (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose RoboVirus
Choose RoboVirus if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. RoboVirus launched in 2019.
Both Screencheat and RoboVirus sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Screencheat |  RoboVirus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (615 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Samurai Punk | Stolen Shoes Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Screencheat (2014) is 5 years older than RoboVirus (2019).
- RoboVirus is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Screencheat (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Screencheat is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RoboVirus has no Deck rating yet.
Screencheat vs RoboVirus — FAQ
- Should I play Screencheat or RoboVirus first?
- If you want chronology, Screencheat (2014) came out before RoboVirus (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Screencheat and RoboVirus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Screencheat run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Screencheat is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RoboVirus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.